Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
